Musculoskeletal complaints associated with computer use and its ergonomic risks for office workers of a medical sciences university in Tehran

Abstract

Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a background questionnaire was used to determine individuals and computer use habits’ characteristics. A total number of 164 office workers of AJA University of Medical Sciences participated in this study. Musculoskeletal complaints were assessed using standardized Nordic questionnaire, and ergonomic risk assessment was done using rapid office strain assessment (ROSA) checklist. All data were analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 17.